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Soil, compost and organic growing

Everything above ground depends on what is below it. These guides cover turning kitchen waste into usable compost, growing organically, and the ongoing care that keeps soil alive between seasons.

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Compost, mulch, repeat

A yearly layer of compost on top of the bed does more for structure and water holding than anything you can dig in once. Mulch after planting to hold that moisture and keep weeds down.

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